What is a Day of the Week?

In English, the week consists of 7 days, starting with "Sunday" and ending with "Saturday." These days are important in daily conversations and scheduling.

The 7 Days of the Week

Below are the days of the week with their pronunciations:

• Monday (Dushanba) - /ˈmʌn.deɪ/
• Tuesday (Seshanba) - /ˈtjuːz.deɪ/
• Wednesday (Chorshanba) - /ˈwɛnz.deɪ/
• Thursday (Payshanba) - /ˈθɜːz.deɪ/
• Friday (Juma) - /ˈfraɪ.deɪ/
• Saturday (Shanba) - /ˈsæt.ə.deɪ/
• Sunday (Yakshanba) - /ˈsʌn.deɪ/

Pronunciation and Usage of Days

When pronouncing and using the days of the week in communication, keep the following rules in mind:

• The first letter of the day is always capitalized: Monday, Friday.
• Some days like "Wednesday" and "Thursday" have unique pronunciations.
• Use the preposition on with days: on Monday, on Friday.

Practical Use of Days

The days of the week are used in the following contexts:

• For creating schedules and plans: My class is on Wednesday.
• Asking about the current day: What day is it today?
• Setting future events: We will meet on Friday.

Tips for Learning the Days

To better learn the days of the week:

• Memorize the days by pronouncing them aloud.
• Try writing your daily schedule in English.
• Get into the habit of using the days in everyday situations.

1. Pronounce the Days

Practice pronouncing the following days:

• Monday
• Wednesday
• Friday
• Sunday

2. Arrange the Days

Arrange the following days in weekly order:

Friday, Monday, Sunday, Wednesday

3. Fill in the Days

Complete the sentences with the correct day names:

• I will visit you on _______. (e.g., Monday)
• Our meeting is on _______.
• We play football every _______.

4. Identify the Pronunciation

Choose the correct pronunciation for the following days:

• Wednesday → /ˈwɛnz.deɪ/ /ˈwed.nes.deɪ/
• Thursday → /ˈθɜːz.deɪ/ /ˈthurz.day/
• Saturday → /ˈsæt.ə.deɪ/ /ˈsat.day/

5. Choose the Correct Day

Select the correct day for the following sentences:

• Today is the first day of the week → _______ (e.g., Sunday).
• Tomorrow is a weekend day → _______.
• Yesterday was a weekday → _______.

6. Write the Days in English

Write the following days in English:

• Dushanba
• Seshanba
• Payshanba
• Yakshanba

7. Use the Days in Sentences

Write the correct day for the following sentences:

• My favorite day is _______. (e.g., Friday)
• I don’t have school on _______.
• We always have a meeting on _______.

8. Identify the Days

Write the correct day for the following descriptions:

• The second day of the week → _______
• The last day of the week → _______
• The fourth day of the week → _______

9. Add Prepositions to Days

Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions:

• I will meet you _______ Monday. (e.g., on)
• Our holiday starts _______ Friday.
• We don’t work _______ Saturday.

10. Write a Dialog

Create a short dialog using the following phrases:

What day is it today? / It’s Monday. / What about tomorrow?